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Los Angeles Weather Forecast

Los Angeles weather: 77°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 77°F now🕔 1:32 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.8 million

Risk assessment for Los Angeles

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Fire weather10

16 dry days, 15 days above 90°F and humidity at 64%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.

Airborne particulates1.3

Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.

Air quality and pollen in Los Angeles

73
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should limit long outdoor exertion.
PM2.520.7 µg/m³
PM1023.1 µg/m³
Ozone7 µg/m³
NO₂55 µg/m³
UV index0.1 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVNo protection needed for most skin types.
GeneralConditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing.

Active alerts for Los Angeles

⚠️Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 12:06AM PDT until August 25 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
⚠️Extreme Heat Watch · Severe
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 23 at 12:06AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is a city in California. Its coordinates are 34.0522, -118.2437. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles right now?

It is currently 77°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 64% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Los Angeles, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:32 AM.

How many people live in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has a population of approximately 3.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Los Angeles?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 12 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 109 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 224 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?

Popular options include Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park, Coronado Beach and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

What places are in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles covers 11 places in this atlas, including Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles International Airport, Santa Monica State Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and Santa Monica.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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